Colonial Blue 1677 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #82A3B7, LRV 34 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baby Blue Eyes from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #82A3B7 · 1677
Colonial Blue
34%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Colonial Blue Technical Profile
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Colonial Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Colonial Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreColonial Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBaby Blue Eyes
Baby Blue Eyes
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Summerhouse Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Thunder Bay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Americana
PPG
Nearly identical
Silver Skate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Cascade
Behr
Very similar
Seabrook
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Winding River
Kilz
Very similar
Breath-Taking View
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Colonial Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Colonial Blue
#82A3B7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Colonial Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Colonial Blue Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Colonial Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Colonial Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Colonial Blue have?
Colonial Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Colonial Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Colonial Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Colonial Blue are Baby Blue Eyes by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Summerhouse Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Thunder Bay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Colonial Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Colonial Blue?
Colonial Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Colonial Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.